Brighton Stuns Manchester United with Last-Minute Winner
Brighton maintained their perfect start to the season with a dramatic 95th-minute victory over Manchester United. The Seagulls took the lead early through former United striker Danny Welbeck, while United saw their potential equalizer ruled out for offside. With United pressing for a winner, Brighton’s Joao Pedro capitalized on a late chance to seal the 2-1 win, sending the home fans into a frenzy. Manager Fabian Hurzeler celebrated with a jubilant touchline dash, while Billy Gilmour’s standout performance earned him the Man of the Match award.
Haaland’s Hat-Trick Powers Manchester City Past Ipswich
Erling Haaland stole the show at the Etihad Stadium with a stunning hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 3-1 win over newly-promoted Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys had a bright start with a goal from Sammie Szmodics, but City’s response was ruthless. Haaland’s three goals in a four-minute blitz put the game beyond reach, while Ilkay Gundogan’s return to the club was a highlight for the home fans. City’s win keeps their 100% record intact, while Ipswich remains without a point in their challenging return to the top flight.
Noni Madueke’s Hat-Trick Leads Chelsea to Victory Over Wolves
Chelsea secured their first win of the season with an impressive 4-1 triumph over Wolves, thanks to a second-half hat-trick from Noni Madueke. The Blues took an early lead through Nicolas Jackson, who nodded in Cole Palmer’s corner. Wolves equalized through Matheus Cunha, but Madueke’s clinical finishing in the second half settled the contest. Joao Felix added the finishing touch in stoppage time, easing the pressure on Chelsea after a sluggish start to the campaign.
West Ham Claims First Win Under Lopetegui
West Ham earned their first Premier League win under new manager Julen Lopetegui with a solid 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Tomas Soucek broke the deadlock in the second half, converting from close range, before Jarrod Bowen doubled the lead with his first goal against Palace. The win offers a promising start for Lopetegui, as the Hammers look to build momentum early in the season.
Fulham Edges Leicester in Controversial Finish
Fulham secured their first home win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City. Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoring, and Nigerian winger Alex Iwobi netted the decisive goal in the 70th minute. The match saw a controversial offside decision overturned by VAR, allowing Fulham to claim all three points. The win comes as a relief for Fulham, who had lost their season opener to Manchester United.
Tottenham Dominates Everton with Early Blitz
Tottenham grabbed their first Premier League win of the season by overpowering Everton 3-0. Yves Bissouma opened the scoring with a thunderous strike that bounced in off the crossbar. Son Heung-min capitalized on a defensive error to score the second, before Cristian Romero’s powerful header sealed the win after the break. Spurs’ victory marked a commanding performance as they look to build consistency under new management.
Arsenal Triumphs Over Aston Villa in High-Scoring Clash
Arsenal overcame Aston Villa in a thrilling 2-1 win at Villa Park. Leandro Trossard put the Gunners ahead with his first touch of the match, and Thomas Partey doubled the lead with a powerful strike. Villa, despite their efforts, couldn’t find a way past David Raya, whose crucial saves preserved Arsenal’s lead. The win is particularly sweet for Arsenal after Villa’s league double over them last season.
Liverpool Edges Brentford in Thrilling Encounter
Liverpool secured their first Premier League win under new manager Arne Slot with a 2-1 victory over Brentford. Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed by Mohamed Salah’s second goal of the season to seal the win. Brentford had their chances, but Liverpool’s high-energy performance under Slot proved too much, continuing their momentum after a win against Manchester United.
Forest Seals First Win with Gibbs-White’s Strike
Nottingham Forest claimed their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Southampton. Morgan Gibbs-White scored the only goal of the match, as Forest weathered a strong second-half performance from the Saints. Southampton’s winless streak in the Premier League now stretches to 15 matches, leaving them in desperate need of a turnaround.
Bournemouth Denied Late Winner by VAR Against Newcastle
Bournemouth’s frustration continued as they were denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle. Dango Ouattara thought he had secured the victory with a 93rd-minute strike, but the goal was ruled out for handball. Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon had earlier equalized after Harvey Barnes’ cross, leaving the Cherries still searching for their first win of the season.
